Intensive Needs Aide I

Young World Physical Education; Eek (AK); On-site; USD 26,526 - 37,779; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Eek is seeking an Intensive Needs Aide I to provide essential services to students based on their individualized education plans. The role involves preparing activities, assisting students in daily life skills, and maintaining effective communication with teachers and parents. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and being bilingual in Yup’ik and English is preferred. The position is full-time, with a salary of $23.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English is preferred.
• Experience working with young people with special needs in a school setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for activities related to specific students’ needs.
• Works with specific students to present and reinforce lessons.
• Assists students with everyday life skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students.

Skills

Bilingual in Yup’ik and English

Experience with special needs students

Ability to carry out instructional activities

Effective communication

Record keeping and reporting

Ability to work in a rural environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Intensive Needs Aide I

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Eek School – Eek, Alaska

Job Description

Job Goal: To provide services to intensive needs students based on the students individualized education plan (IEP).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with young people with special needs in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to carry out instructional activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Willingness to participate in future training programs as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports.
• Mandatory 6 hours of yearly training as required by State Law.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to successfully carry out the duties described below.

Duties

1. Under the supervision of the teacher, prepares for activities related to specific students’ needs.
2. Works with specific students to present and reinforce lessons planned by the teacher.
3. Sets up and operates equipment required by specific students.
4. Assists students with everyday life skills.
5. Checks notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make‑up work of specific students.
6. Participates in in‑service training programs as they relate to the specific student.
7. Assists with the supervision of the students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips.
8. Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the individual students.
9. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teachers.
10. Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
11. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Position Information

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $23.34 Per Hour